There are plenty of positive things to appreciate about San Diego’s brewing community. Ales and lagers take the spotlight, but perhaps even more impactful and important is when breweries’ reach goes … [Read more...] about 32 North beer to benefit cancer conqueror
Beer Styles
Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Seven Sharks A-Circling
From the Beer Writer: Some of the first beers I fell for when introduced to craft were dark, smoked ales. From the clean, peaty Stone Smoked Porter to the smoldered-salmon sensation of Alaskan Smoked … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Seven Sharks A-Circling
Beer Touring: Arts District Brewing Company
Though she spent a relatively short period helming fermentation operations at Pizza Port’s original Solana Beach location, Devon Randall brewed up a good name and following. Many were disappointed in … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Arts District Brewing Company
Beer Touring: Burgeon Beer Company
Last week, I made mention of the fact that the more recent entrants into San Diego’s brewery-scene are taking steps to really put their best feet forward when introducing themselves to the imbibing … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Burgeon Beer Company
Beer of the Week: Mikkeller Amoeba Brett IPA
From the Beer Writer: When Mikkeller announced plans to merge with San Diego stalwart AleSmith Brewing Company, I, like many, was very excited. This partnership brought together two very different yet … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mikkeller Amoeba Brett IPA
2016 Recap: San Diego’s Most Improved Breweries
Yesterday, I laid out what I believe are the best new breweries to have opened in 2016. Today, in part two of my three-part retrospective series on breweries in San Diego County, I’m listing the … [Read more...] about 2016 Recap: San Diego’s Most Improved Breweries
2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best New Breweries
It’s the final month of the year, and time to reflect on the year nearly gone-by. For me, that means assessing San Diego County’s brewery landscape. That’s what I’ll be doing in a three-part series of … [Read more...] about 2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best New Breweries
Beer of the Week: Finest Made Fruit Cake Brown Ale
From the Beer Writer: Marketing really resonated with me in my youth. Living in an age of cartoon series’ built to market action figures, transforming robots, brands of candy, video games and all … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Finest Made Fruit Cake Brown Ale
Q&A: Geri Lawson
Co-owner, Indian Joe Brewing Native American-owned family business Indian Joe Brewing was a hit in a municipality drenched in craft-beer. Despite capacity issues, the small Vista brewery gained a … [Read more...] about Q&A: Geri Lawson
Beer of the Week: Societe The Urchin
From the Beer Writer: Each week for the past several years, I’ve made a point of highlighting what I believe are exceptional beers produced by San Diego County breweries. Because I not only write … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Societe The Urchin